Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker - Black

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Overview

Beats Pill+ is designed to go wherever you do and fill the room with a rich clear sound field that has as much power as it does definition. With a sleek interface, the Beats Pill+ is intuitive to use and brings people together with engaging features for a unique shared listening experience.

Sound bigger than its size

The stereo active 2-way crossover system creates an optimized sound field for dynamic range and clarity across all genres of music. Tweeter and woofer separation uses the same acoustic mechanics found in professional recording studios around the world.

Designed around you

With its sophisticated design, Beats Pill+ looks as good as it sounds. The simple, intuitive interface is no nonsense so you can get to your music fast.

Pair and play

Pair the Beats Pill+ to your iPhone, MacBook, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device and play your favorite tracks, videos, and games with optimized sound. Or pair it with your Apple Watch for ultimate convenience.

Speakerphone

Improved voice performance allows you to make and receive calls with enhanced clarity.

Stay charged all day

The Beats Pill+ has a 12-hour battery life to stay charged on the go. Short on time? Use the included Lightning cable and power supply to get a quick charge in three hours. Keep track of your power levels with the fuel gauge so you always know how much battery is left.

Charge out

Keep the music going by charging your iPhone or external music device with extra juice from the Beats Pill+.

Beats Pill+ app

Download the Beats Pill+ app* from the App Store to unlock features that put you and your friends at the center of your music like never before. Bring a second speaker into the mix for even more innovative ways to play. Get additional software updates and product support within the app.

*Available only on iPhone 5s or later, iPad Air (all models), iPad mini 2 or later, and select Android devices.

Highlights

Defined, pure sound quality in a portable, compact design

Pair and play with your Bluetooth device

12-hour rechargeable battery

Built-in speakerphone

Charge out to charge your iPhone and other devices

Power adapter and lightning cable included

Did You Notice?

The Beats Pill+ app* gives you the power to share your playlist in new social ways, such as adding a friend to share DJ duties.

*Available only on iPhone 5s or later, iPad Air (all models), iPad mini 2 or later, and select Android devices.

Apple Recommends For

Listening to music or watching films on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod or sharing tracks on your Apple Watch with powerful, precise sound.

WOW JUST WOW!! WATCH OUT BOSE!! APPLE IS COMING FOR YOU.

From the first song I played after I unboxed this thing I was blown away. This speaker is extremely loud especially for its size. I songs with bass it songs gre
From the first song I played after I unboxed this thing I was blown away. This speaker is extremely loud especially for its size. I songs with bass it songs great but doesn't over power like some past beats products. On rock and other types it's crisp and clear. I would easily say this is the best mid size Bluetooth portable speaker. I had a UE boom and I thought that thing was nice when I first got it. But the pill+ blows that out of the water by a lot. Looks like Apple is making beats awesome for all types of music to be played. Also making beats classier with their design. Keep it up Apple you have converted a once skeptic of beats to a huge fan. I'm not surprised as I knew apple would put there name on something that wasn't best in class. WATCH OUT BOSE YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED!!

Written by Nick M from Springfield

Nov 5, 2015

628 of 875 people found this useful

Is this review useful?WOW JUST WOW!! WATCH OUT BOSE!! APPLE IS COMING FOR YOU.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very Good Speaker!

The Beats Pill+ is kind of amazing. I moved recently and decided to not bring along my trusty Bose computer speakers due to the cumbersome nature of their size
The Beats Pill+ is kind of amazing. I moved recently and decided to not bring along my trusty Bose computer speakers due to the cumbersome nature of their size and power brick. After being speaker-less for a while I decided to get this. At first I was unconvinced that its size would produce the kind of sound that I wanted, but after a couple days I was absolutely sure this fulfilled my needs. I'm kind of an audio freak and also have a several thousand dollar stereo system. So I know what good sound is. Does this live up to a high end stereo? Of course not. But people - for something the size of a Subway sandwich, I'm absolutely blown away at the quality of this. I keep wondering where the bass is coming from! But don't get me wrong - this isn't just an overpriced subwoofer... the Pill+'s mid and highs are top notch too. I literally can't get over that the sound is coming from this little thing!
The design definitely harkens to Apple design - it's simple, elegant, and understated. I found the original and 2.0 version of the Pill to be garish, and this redesign just puts it to shame. Starting with the simple control buttons (there's power, volume up, volume down, and the 'b' logo) they're coated in a nice, thick, yet responsive rubber material. The have good click and good travel and I never found myself wondering where the buttons were or if I had pressed them. This Pill+ is heavy too! It feels solid and I have no fears that it will easily be damaged. In fact this may damage anything it comes in contact with.
The back features a two-stage port cover. The very tip of the cover can be undone to expose only the Lightning Port for charging/keeping plugged in. The cover can also be completely moved to the side to show a USB port for plugging in a cable to charge electronics on the go and a 3.5mm jack. It's a really cool design that doesn't require you to have a cover hanging off for charging.
My only concern is an early adopter concern: I hope they don't come out with a Space Gray version, otherwise my OCD may make me upgrade. But this black is hella good looking all things considered and probably more svelte than a pseudo silver object... but who knows.
At first I was concerned that they're planning a new Pill+ XL, and I'll feel bad I got this, but honestly, I doubt I'm ever going to need more bluetooth/portable power than what this pumps out. I have a stereo system for that. This thing gets LOUD and not at the expense of quality.
The app is well put together as expected from an Apple product, but don't expect to use it often. It's usefulness really comes into play if you have two, or you're listening to music with a friend. With two Pills you can link them to either get louder sound, or operate as L-R stereo. With a friend you can enter 'DJ Mode' which allows you to take turns playing music from your respective phones/sources.
This shines with Apple products and just instantly works... sometimes bluetooth devices can be hit or miss with operation, but the Beats Pill+ is identified in the notification center with the Beats symbol and battery life and it "just works" when you press buttons and instantly finds your device and is ready to play in a matter of seconds.
You pay a small premium for the Beats/Apple brand, but other speakers are priced at around $200 (such as highly regarded Bose bluetooth speaker) and I found this product fit my life better than the others.

Written by Aaron C from Crystal Lake

Nov 5, 2015

432 of 606 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Very Good Speaker!

5.0 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I was looking for!

+ Sounds amazing.
+ Small size (about an iPhone and a half in length).
+ Well made. Has heft to it, doesn't feel flimsy.
+ Charges through lightning cable. A
+ Sounds amazing.
+ Small size (about an iPhone and a half in length).
+ Well made. Has heft to it, doesn't feel flimsy.
+ Charges through lightning cable. A plus if you're like me and already have a few chargers laying around the house from your other iOS devices.
+ Looks good.
- Kinda pricey. You can do research and maybe find one that sounds as good for cheaper. However, the Pill+ sounds good, looks good, and is well made; making it worth the money IMHO.

Written by Cael G from Redwood City

Nov 7, 2015

352 of 518 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Exactly what I was looking for!

1.0 out of 5 stars

Expensive piece of junk

Had it for a year. Does not take charge. Was able to pair it with one devise but not with two other apple devises. Never again.

Written by Patricia B

Sep 16, 2017

12 of 28 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Expensive piece of junk

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best purchase

This new beats pill is PHENOMENAL!!!! The sound for the size is really amazing! You definitely get what you pay for and I'm very pleased. I've owned my beats pi
This new beats pill is PHENOMENAL!!!! The sound for the size is really amazing! You definitely get what you pay for and I'm very pleased. I've owned my beats pill for a year now and it charges fast, easy to take on the go, great in size, great sound quality, and the bass is really powerful too.. Overall if your looking for a strong long lasting small speaker then I strongly recommend this product :) PS I chose the white color and I love it to match my Iphone and furniture.

Written by Anthony W

Sep 16, 2017

8 of 8 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Best purchase

5.0 out of 5 stars

Big sound

Great sounding Bluetooth speaker. The Bluetooth connection is very reliable compared to other speakers. And love that it can be charged with a lighting cable
Great sounding Bluetooth speaker. The Bluetooth connection is very reliable compared to other speakers. And love that it can be charged with a lighting cable and not a micro USB

Download the Beats Pill⁺ app to unlock features that put you and your friends at the center of your music like never before. Developed exclusively for the Beats Pill⁺ speaker, now you can control your speaker in multiple ways straight from the app. Bring a second Beats Pill⁺ speaker into the mix for even more innovative ways to play.